Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that's often used as a sweetener in various products, including gum, candy, and mouthwash. It's particularly popular among people who are trying to reduce their sugar intake. One of its most interesting properties is its ability to selectively target and kill harmful bacteria, while leaving beneficial bacteria relatively unharmed. Here's how it works: Bacterial Metabolism: Both harmful and beneficial bacteria rely on sugars for energy. However, they metabolize these sugars differently. Xylitol Deception: When harmful bacteria encounter xylitol, they mistake it for a regular sugar and try to metabolize it. This process is irreversible and ultimately leads to the bacteria's death. Beneficial Bacteria Resistance: Beneficial bacteria, on the other hand, are less susceptible to xylitol's effects. They either metabolize it differently or are simply less affected by its toxic properties. Specifically, xylitol is effective against: Streptococcus mutans: A primary cause of dental cavities. Haemophilus influenzae: A common cause of ear infections, especially in children. By selectively targeting these harmful bacteria, xylitol can help prevent dental problems and other infections. Note: While xylitol is generally safe for humans, it can be toxic to dogs. If you have a dog, it's essential to keep xylitol products out of their reach.
Both xylitol mints and mouthwash with xylitol have benefits for oral health, but they work in slightly different ways: Xylitol mints: Stimulate saliva production, which washes away food particles and neutralizes acid in your mouth, both helpful for preventing cavities and remineralising teeth Xylitol can reduce plaque buildup by creating an environment unfriendly to certain bacteria. Mouthwash with xylitol: Can reach more areas of the mouth than mints, including between teeth and around gums. May contain additional ingredients like fluoride, which if you want to avoid if choosing a more holistic approach. Saliva production: Mints stimulate saliva flow, while mouthwash generally doesn't. And it's the saliva flow we are after to combine with the effects of xylitol. Mints are portable and discreet so you can have one after every snack and meal which is the way to use them to prevent and reverse tooth decay, while mouthwash requires rinsing and spitting and you are less likely to use it after every meal
Hello! I've recently discovered xylitol through the mouth care system by Dr Ellie Phillips. I'm not too keen on gums and sweets, they often have a low % of xylitol and are expensive if used regularly and by the whole family. I've got myself a pack of 1kg pure crystals. Wondering how's best to use it? I dissolve some granules in my mouth however it melts quickly and I feel the need to swallow my saliva quickly. Not sure if this would still work or needs longer contact...
You just put 1/2 teaspoon in your mouth Swish it around for 10 minutes then spit it out. Try not to eat or drink for at least 2 hours, even water. Much more economical than gum or mints and no extra ingredients. Lots of information on TH-cam.
Thanks for the wonderful video. Please let me know that how come Xylitol only starves the bad bacteria and not the good bacteria as well? How come good bacteria don't consume the sugar in xylitol and starve to death along with the bad bacteria?
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that's often used as a sweetener in various products, including gum, candy, and mouthwash. It's particularly popular among people who are trying to reduce their sugar intake. One of its most interesting properties is its ability to selectively target and kill harmful bacteria, while leaving beneficial bacteria relatively unharmed. Here's how it works: Bacterial Metabolism: Both harmful and beneficial bacteria rely on sugars for energy. However, they metabolize these sugars differently. Xylitol Deception: When harmful bacteria encounter xylitol, they mistake it for a regular sugar and try to metabolize it. This process is irreversible and ultimately leads to the bacteria's death. Beneficial Bacteria Resistance: Beneficial bacteria, on the other hand, are less susceptible to xylitol's effects. They either metabolize it differently or are simply less affected by its toxic properties. Specifically, xylitol is effective against: Streptococcus mutans: A primary cause of dental cavities. Haemophilus influenzae: A common cause of ear infections, especially in children. By selectively targeting these harmful bacteria, xylitol can help prevent dental problems and other infections. Note: While xylitol is generally safe for humans, it can be toxic to dogs. If you have a dog, it's essential to keep xylitol products out of their reach.
Xylitol: A Selective Starvation Diet for Bacteria Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that's often used as a sweetener in various products. It's particularly beneficial for oral health because it can help prevent tooth decay by starving the bacteria that cause it. How Does Xylitol Work? Bacterial Misidentification: When bacteria encounter xylitol, they mistake it for regular sugar. Energy Trap: The bacteria metabolize xylitol, but they can't extract energy from it the same way they do from regular sugar. This is because xylitol lacks a specific enzyme that bacteria need to break it down for energy. Starvation: As the bacteria try to metabolize xylitol, they expend energy without gaining any. Over time, this energy depletion leads to starvation and death. Why Doesn't Xylitol Harm Good Bacteria? The key to xylitol's selective targeting of harmful bacteria lies in the specific metabolic pathways involved. While both good and bad bacteria may encounter xylitol, the "good" bacteria are often better equipped to handle it. They may have different metabolic pathways or enzymes that allow them to either: Utilize xylitol more efficiently: Some good bacteria may be able to metabolize xylitol without expending excessive energy. Resist its effects: They might have mechanisms to prevent or minimize the harmful effects of xylitol on their metabolism. In essence, xylitol acts as a selective poison for harmful bacteria, exploiting their metabolic vulnerabilities while leaving the beneficial bacteria relatively unharmed.
Very interesting video! One question, over the border in Germany I can buy birch xylitol powder for cheap. Can I use that to swish around in my mouth for sometime in stead of mints/gums? Best to you from the Netherlands…
2 questions please: if someone kisses the partner who doesn´t use Xyletol; reverses the process? And smoking every now and then also stops the healing process?
to answer your first question - the answer is no but you are sharing bacteria as well as an intimate moment so if you are worried about the microbiome you can take an oral probiotic. 2 yes smoking is going to alter your immune response, salivary flow and composition and microbiome plus all the other impacts on your gum health, oral cancer risk and overall health.
dr can u pls guide me.i stay in india.which xylitol producrs csn i use and get in india .i am not aware which brand xylitol crystals snd gums i must use of indian brands.pls pls guide me.i am looking for ur answer badly.also i want to know that will the receding gums issue gets reversed with xylitol?pls mam guide me.
my understanding is that you need to be ingesting a lot of xylitol as a sugar substitute in foods and that the small amount you'd get from a mint of chewing gum is not that much of an issue. The research I've seen so far doesn't stipulate how much those in the studies were consuming
@@EvolveDentalHealing thanks. If we are chewing a lot of xylitol gum or taking lots of mints every day like Ellie Phillips advises, I think that adds up to a lot.
6 grams a day approx yes on her regimen. As I said the study didn't say at what level of intake these issues occurred. They were giving people xylitol-sweetened beverages to drink so I'm not sure its the same thing as having a mint or chewing gum at this stage.
Hi Dr. My dentist told me I tend to gather more saliva in my mouth than other ppl & this affects my plaque especially on my lower front teeth. Would xylitol make my plaque worse because of the increased saliva? Thank you
How much saliva you have has nothing to do with plaque build up In fact saliva helps prevent it and neutralises the acids. However if you have unremoved bacteria and plaque build up it will calcify more easily in areas that are bathed in saliva. Xylitol works 3 fold 1 it stops bacteria sticking together and to your teeth to be able to form plaque 2 it kills the bacteria so they can’t breed 3 it stimulates saliva to remineralise your teeth and reduce risk of decay Not brushing well enough, feeding bacteria sugar and having oral disbiosis will cause plaque build up
@@EvolveDentalHealing oh ok thanks. I just have a really sensitive mouth and things burn my gums like mouthwashes and things and thought maybe I could swish some xylitol for 5 minutes or so
not really, its action is more what it's doing in your mouth, this is why mints and chewing gum are recommended as opposed to eating it as a cake or putting it in your coffee. Xylitol can also be used in a mouthwash or toothpaste but using a mint of chewing gum after eating is the most effective way to reduce plaque bacteria and help stop tooth decay
@@EvolveDentalHealing Thank you :)! I've just purchased some and intend to swish it around my mouth for 5 minutes or so after eating. I don't like to consume it as it upsets my digestion.
Xylitol is not great for your digestion. Humans dont need fiber and xylitol can cause all sorts of problems with digestion. I spit it out after chewing xylitol gum or using a xylitol mouthwash. A carnivore or low carb diet helps your teeth too.
the problem with spitting out is that you are then ridding yourself of the beneficial increase in saliva that helps to remineralise teeth. Most people can consume moderate amounts of xylitol (around 30-40 grams per day) without problems. Let's assume an average of 1 gram of xylitol per mint. With that assumption: For a daily intake of 30 grams of xylitol, you would need approximately 30 mints (30 grams / 1 gram/mint) which if you are having one mint after every snack or meal is probably going to be no more than 5-6 gram per day. But obviously if it upsets your digestion then have less
@@EvolveDentalHealing thanks for the reply. The problem I see is that when I chew the gum, keep all the saliva and xylitol in my mouth for 2 minutes or more. If I were to swallow at the end of that it wouldnt make much difference. It is still gone out of my mouth. Or as many gum chewers do, if I swallow several times during the chewing process, I get even less benefit. So spitting out or not, as long as I keep it in my mouth two minutes, it would seem to do the same.
@@kronos77 hey I just started doing mine how i do it is I bought a box of raw xylitol (no chewing gums) and i have taken a half teaspoon put directly to my mouth my saliva then starts forming adding to it i squish it all together for about 15-20-30 mins and spit it out 😁
Thank you maam for providing alternative solutions rather than repeating the tired 'fluoride helps ur teeth' when we all know Fluoride is bad for the body !
Thank you @James-Specter it is clear that despite fluoride and the brush and floss decay is still an issue. We need to do more to support patients to reduce sugar intake, improve diet to eat for health and combat the reasons why tooth decay happens. Xylitol is one way to do this and so simple and affordable without side effects. I appreciate you watching and adding your comment
it was advertised at a dental clinic I used a long time ago. My new dental office doesn't talk about about it. When I asked the receptionist why they don't give samples to their patients she didn't even know what it was.
Thank you for sharing. This is exactly why I do these videos, to help people know that there are additional ways to care for their dental health and to open discussions with their dentists which may then start to bring about some shifts in the profession. I got so frustrated with seeing my patients keep getting cavities and gum problems and simply wanted to do more for them. This started me on the road of holistic care and joining the dots to overall health and the extra avenues we can explore to prevent dental disease and have better health.
@@EvolveDentalHealingI use the xylitol crystals. How long do I leave the saliva in my mouth before spitting out please? Also, should I do this before or after brushing my teeth morning/night? THANKYOU ❤
What about an anti-cavity fluoride rinse with xylitol?? is that a good choice? And why does Xylitol make my teeth ache like regular table sugar, actually worse. There are so many holistic treatments for oral health, how can you know the proper order?
Xylitol shouldn't cause toothaches. If you're experiencing tooth pain after consuming xylitol, there could be a few reasons: Sensitivity: Your teeth might be sensitive to temperature changes or certain substances. This sensitivity could be exacerbated by xylitol, especially if it's used in a product that's cold or has other ingredients that can irritate sensitive teeth. Underlying Dental Issues: Toothaches can be a symptom of other dental problems, such as cavities, gum disease, or nerve damage. Xylitol might not be the direct cause but could be aggravating an existing condition. Product Formulation: While xylitol itself is generally safe, the formulation of the product you're using might contain other ingredients that can irritate your teeth.
Why is this not part of the dental health message, if dentists told us to clean our teeth and chew xylitol perhaps we would have less tooth decay. Far better to use naturally occurring food products to prevent cavities than to paste teeth with fluoride or put it in the drinking water. Thanks for sharing your time and knowledge with us Dr Rachel. I feel I have much more at hand now to look after my teeth and oral health. I'll be getting some xylitol mints and trying them out.
Exactly my point - dentists don't seem to want to look beyond their training and our professional development guidelines are about increasing clinical skills which is great but we should also be looking to see what advances there are in prevention.
I have been doing this for my children and myself for a week, and I can feel the difference. I am absolutely convinced that is works. My mouth tastes healthy now. My son’s teeth are shiny and clean. I think dentists are not teaching this because research is not being devoted to this. Dentists are educated in how to clean and drill and fill and extract teeth, but not as well educated in how to protect the healthy bacteria in the mouth and maintain a healthy microbiome, and the connection between the microbiome and tooth decay.
Wow! This is great information! I stumbled upon your video and thought this is a good one! Thanks for sharing and continuing to; I believe if a person has a good insurance for the dentists to drill, fill, and bill, they don’t mind because they’re making money. Therefore, some of them will not educate us on how to avoid tooth decay etc.. and that is very sad! I truly appreciate you Dr. God bless you.🙏🏾
up to the equivalent of 6g of xylitol per day. If they have one mint after a meal or snack then if a mint contains 1 gram of xylitol, then 6 grams / 1 gram/mint = 6 mints per day.
Hello, thank you for this video. Just wondering, if I wanted to take some xylitol after meals as opposed to chewing gum or a mint, how many grams is a therapeutic dose?
No need to take it like a supplement - the xylitol works by being in the mouth so it can be the fuel source for the bacteria in exchange for other sugars thus reducing the stickiness of the plaque and starving the bacteria so they die off.
@@EvolveDentalHealing ok great I have had a look its a good price as well as the zellies one I found are quite expensive the pricw of spry looks a little more affordable thanks
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that's often used as a sweetener in various products, including gum, candy, and mouthwash. It's particularly popular among people who are trying to reduce their sugar intake. One of its most interesting properties is its ability to selectively target and kill harmful bacteria, while leaving beneficial bacteria relatively unharmed.
Here's how it works:
Bacterial Metabolism: Both harmful and beneficial bacteria rely on sugars for energy. However, they metabolize these sugars differently.
Xylitol Deception: When harmful bacteria encounter xylitol, they mistake it for a regular sugar and try to metabolize it. This process is irreversible and ultimately leads to the bacteria's death.
Beneficial Bacteria Resistance: Beneficial bacteria, on the other hand, are less susceptible to xylitol's effects. They either metabolize it differently or are simply less affected by its toxic properties.
Specifically, xylitol is effective against:
Streptococcus mutans: A primary cause of dental cavities.
Haemophilus influenzae: A common cause of ear infections, especially in children.
By selectively targeting these harmful bacteria, xylitol can help prevent dental problems and other infections.
Note: While xylitol is generally safe for humans, it can be toxic to dogs. If you have a dog, it's essential to keep xylitol products out of their reach.
Thanks Dr Rachel for your research , info and time to educate us. I’m middle aged and always learning.
You are so welcome!🤗 and thank you for watching
how do we know the zylitol that we buy from amazon is really xylitol, it tastes like cane sugar...is there any method ?
I got mine from the grocery store but it makes my teeth ache worse than table sugar. Idk if I should continue using it.
Can someone explain why mouthwash would be less effective than gum or mints?
Both xylitol mints and mouthwash with xylitol have benefits for oral health, but they work in slightly different ways:
Xylitol mints:
Stimulate saliva production, which washes away food particles and neutralizes acid in your mouth, both helpful for preventing cavities and remineralising teeth
Xylitol can reduce plaque buildup by creating an environment unfriendly to certain bacteria.
Mouthwash with xylitol:
Can reach more areas of the mouth than mints, including between teeth and around gums.
May contain additional ingredients like fluoride, which if you want to avoid if choosing a more holistic approach.
Saliva production: Mints stimulate saliva flow, while mouthwash generally doesn't. And it's the saliva flow we are after to combine with the effects of xylitol.
Mints are portable and discreet so you can have one after every snack and meal which is the way to use them to prevent and reverse tooth decay, while mouthwash requires rinsing and spitting and you are less likely to use it after every meal
Thank you so much for this video
Great information.
You are so welcome!
Hello! I've recently discovered xylitol through the mouth care system by Dr Ellie Phillips. I'm not too keen on gums and sweets, they often have a low % of xylitol and are expensive if used regularly and by the whole family. I've got myself a pack of 1kg pure crystals. Wondering how's best to use it? I dissolve some granules in my mouth however it melts quickly and I feel the need to swallow my saliva quickly. Not sure if this would still work or needs longer contact...
it needs longer contact and that's why we advocate the mints or gum
You just put 1/2 teaspoon in your mouth Swish it around for 10 minutes then spit it out. Try not to eat or drink for at least 2 hours, even water. Much more economical than gum or mints and no extra ingredients. Lots of information on TH-cam.
Thanks for the wonderful video. Please let me know that how come Xylitol only starves the bad bacteria and not the good bacteria as well? How come good bacteria don't consume the sugar in xylitol and starve to death along with the bad bacteria?
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that's often used as a sweetener in various products, including gum, candy, and mouthwash. It's particularly popular among people who are trying to reduce their sugar intake. One of its most interesting properties is its ability to selectively target and kill harmful bacteria, while leaving beneficial bacteria relatively unharmed.
Here's how it works:
Bacterial Metabolism: Both harmful and beneficial bacteria rely on sugars for energy. However, they metabolize these sugars differently.
Xylitol Deception: When harmful bacteria encounter xylitol, they mistake it for a regular sugar and try to metabolize it. This process is irreversible and ultimately leads to the bacteria's death.
Beneficial Bacteria Resistance: Beneficial bacteria, on the other hand, are less susceptible to xylitol's effects. They either metabolize it differently or are simply less affected by its toxic properties.
Specifically, xylitol is effective against:
Streptococcus mutans: A primary cause of dental cavities.
Haemophilus influenzae: A common cause of ear infections, especially in children.
By selectively targeting these harmful bacteria, xylitol can help prevent dental problems and other infections.
Note: While xylitol is generally safe for humans, it can be toxic to dogs. If you have a dog, it's essential to keep xylitol products out of their reach.
Xylitol: A Selective Starvation Diet for Bacteria
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that's often used as a sweetener in various products. It's particularly beneficial for oral health because it can help prevent tooth decay by starving the bacteria that cause it.
How Does Xylitol Work?
Bacterial Misidentification: When bacteria encounter xylitol, they mistake it for regular sugar.
Energy Trap: The bacteria metabolize xylitol, but they can't extract energy from it the same way they do from regular sugar. This is because xylitol lacks a specific enzyme that bacteria need to break it down for energy.
Starvation: As the bacteria try to metabolize xylitol, they expend energy without gaining any. Over time, this energy depletion leads to starvation and death.
Why Doesn't Xylitol Harm Good Bacteria?
The key to xylitol's selective targeting of harmful bacteria lies in the specific metabolic pathways involved. While both good and bad bacteria may encounter xylitol, the "good" bacteria are often better equipped to handle it. They may have different metabolic pathways or enzymes that allow them to either:
Utilize xylitol more efficiently: Some good bacteria may be able to metabolize xylitol without expending excessive energy.
Resist its effects: They might have mechanisms to prevent or minimize the harmful effects of xylitol on their metabolism.
In essence, xylitol acts as a selective poison for harmful bacteria, exploiting their metabolic vulnerabilities while leaving the beneficial bacteria relatively unharmed.
Very interesting video! One question, over the border in Germany I can buy birch xylitol powder for cheap. Can I use that to swish around in my mouth for sometime in stead of mints/gums? Best to you from the Netherlands…
Yes you can but it disappears too quickly from the mouth so I’ve heard
@@EvolveDentalHealing thanks for your reply I keep that in mind…😀
Tried the mints gave me diarrhoea, trying a toothpaste with xylitol and will try crystals
Gosh how many were you having?
@@EvolveDentalHealing only 2 a day, I think I did it twice. It wasn’t bad diarrhoea but I thought it might have got worse if I tried more.
Please remind how dangerous xylitol is for animals
Thank you
Yes don’t give it to your dog 🐕
2 questions please: if someone kisses the partner who doesn´t use Xyletol; reverses the process? And smoking every now and then also stops the healing process?
to answer your first question - the answer is no but you are sharing bacteria as well as an intimate moment so if you are worried about the microbiome you can take an oral probiotic. 2 yes smoking is going to alter your immune response, salivary flow and composition and microbiome plus all the other impacts on your gum health, oral cancer risk and overall health.
What about stevia?
It doesn’t have the same effect on the decay bacteria
dr can u pls guide me.i stay in india.which xylitol producrs csn i use and get in india .i am not aware which brand xylitol crystals snd gums i must use of indian brands.pls pls guide me.i am looking for ur answer badly.also i want to know that will the receding gums issue gets reversed with xylitol?pls mam guide me.
Can you explain the big thing now about xylitol affecting platelets and cardiovascular health? Thank you!
my understanding is that you need to be ingesting a lot of xylitol as a sugar substitute in foods and that the small amount you'd get from a mint of chewing gum is not that much of an issue. The research I've seen so far doesn't stipulate how much those in the studies were consuming
@@EvolveDentalHealing thanks. If we are chewing a lot of xylitol gum or taking lots of mints every day like Ellie Phillips advises, I think that adds up to a lot.
6 grams a day approx yes on her regimen. As I said the study didn't say at what level of intake these issues occurred. They were giving people xylitol-sweetened beverages to drink so I'm not sure its the same thing as having a mint or chewing gum at this stage.
video on this coming soom
Hi Dr. My dentist told me I tend to gather more saliva in my mouth than other ppl & this affects my plaque especially on my lower front teeth. Would xylitol make my plaque worse because of the increased saliva? Thank you
How much saliva you have has nothing to do with plaque build up
In fact saliva helps prevent it and neutralises the acids. However if you have unremoved bacteria and plaque build up it will calcify more easily in areas that are bathed in saliva. Xylitol works 3 fold
1 it stops bacteria sticking together and to your teeth to be able to form plaque
2 it kills the bacteria so they can’t breed
3 it stimulates saliva to remineralise your teeth and reduce risk of decay
Not brushing well enough, feeding bacteria sugar and having oral disbiosis will cause plaque build up
How can I access xylitol? Am in Uganda Africa.
can you order online?
I was wondering what your thoughts where on xylitol mouth rinse?
certainly you can use it but the mints and gum seem to offer a better result as you can keep them in your mouth longer
@@EvolveDentalHealing oh ok thanks. I just have a really sensitive mouth and things burn my gums like mouthwashes and things and thought maybe I could swish some xylitol for 5 minutes or so
Ok I understand you could give that a try then
Do you need to swallow the xylitol?
not really, its action is more what it's doing in your mouth, this is why mints and chewing gum are recommended as opposed to eating it as a cake or putting it in your coffee. Xylitol can also be used in a mouthwash or toothpaste but using a mint of chewing gum after eating is the most effective way to reduce plaque bacteria and help stop tooth decay
@@EvolveDentalHealing Thank you :)! I've just purchased some and intend to swish it around my mouth for 5 minutes or so after eating. I don't like to consume it as it upsets my digestion.
Can chewing xylitol gum restore hole in a tooth?
th-cam.com/video/f9qyRLFfq38/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=EvolveDentalHealing
this video goes into more detail
Where can you get it in Ireland
ohhh I wish I could be in more places. You could try www.iaomt.org and have a look at their list of practitioners
The usual online merchants sell lots of products
Health food stores or online shopping
Xylitol is not great for your digestion. Humans dont need fiber and xylitol can cause all sorts of problems with digestion. I spit it out after chewing xylitol gum or using a xylitol mouthwash. A carnivore or low carb diet helps your teeth too.
the problem with spitting out is that you are then ridding yourself of the beneficial increase in saliva that helps to remineralise teeth.
Most people can consume moderate amounts of xylitol (around 30-40 grams per day) without problems. Let's assume an average of 1 gram of xylitol per mint.
With that assumption:
For a daily intake of 30 grams of xylitol, you would need approximately 30 mints (30 grams / 1 gram/mint) which if you are having one mint after every snack or meal is probably going to be no more than 5-6 gram per day.
But obviously if it upsets your digestion then have less
@@EvolveDentalHealing thanks for the reply. The problem I see is that when I chew the gum, keep all the saliva and xylitol in my mouth for 2 minutes or more. If I were to swallow at the end of that it wouldnt make much difference. It is still gone out of my mouth. Or as many gum chewers do, if I swallow several times during the chewing process, I get even less benefit. So spitting out or not, as long as I keep it in my mouth two minutes, it would seem to do the same.
Xylitol is not a fiber.
But the human body needs fiber to feed the gut bacteria.
@@kronos77 hey I just started doing mine how i do it is I bought a box of raw xylitol (no chewing gums) and i have taken a half teaspoon put directly to my mouth my saliva then starts forming adding to it i squish it all together for about 15-20-30 mins and spit it out 😁
Xylitol gives me terrible gut issues, pain and bloating, even in small amounts. Is there an alternative to xylitol, a non sugar alcohol alternative?
video about the study that xylitol causes heart disease and strokes coming very soon
Thank you maam for providing alternative solutions rather than repeating the tired 'fluoride helps ur teeth' when we all know Fluoride is bad for the body !
Thank you @James-Specter it is clear that despite fluoride and the brush and floss decay is still an issue. We need to do more to support patients to reduce sugar intake, improve diet to eat for health and combat the reasons why tooth decay happens. Xylitol is one way to do this and so simple and affordable without side effects.
I appreciate you watching and adding your comment
Fantastic tips , tricks and prevention .
Keep the good job.
I love holistic dentists, they are the best in matter of prevention 😊
i end up with tmj chewing xylitol gum seeing a chiro now for treatmetn
it was advertised at a dental clinic I used a long time ago. My new dental office doesn't talk about about it. When I asked the receptionist why they don't give samples to their patients she didn't even know what it was.
Thank you for sharing. This is exactly why I do these videos, to help people know that there are additional ways to care for their dental health and to open discussions with their dentists which may then start to bring about some shifts in the profession.
I got so frustrated with seeing my patients keep getting cavities and gum problems and simply wanted to do more for them. This started me on the road of holistic care and joining the dots to overall health and the extra avenues we can explore to prevent dental disease and have better health.
It's not a good business model to recommend prevention so I'm sure conveniently forgetting works for them. 🥴
Yes but we should be helping our patients to be healthy and avoid unnecessary treatments
Have you tried adding xylitol to your dental health routine, what results did you experience?
I'm chewing pur gum several times each day. I dont have any dental troubles. I am being proactive.
Which brands do you recommend?
spry
epic
@@EvolveDentalHealingI use the xylitol crystals. How long do I leave the saliva in my mouth before spitting out please?
Also, should I do this before or after brushing my teeth morning/night?
THANKYOU ❤
@@EvolveDentalHealing thank u
th-cam.com/video/MtKrIOwr0UY/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=EvolveDentalHealing - Stop Tooth Decay Now: The Truth About Xylitol
What about an anti-cavity fluoride rinse with xylitol?? is that a good choice? And why does Xylitol make my teeth ache like regular table sugar, actually worse.
There are so many holistic treatments for oral health, how can you know the proper order?
sure you can do that but I advocate for a natural, holistic approach with as few potentially toxic chemicals as possible.
Xylitol shouldn't cause toothaches. If you're experiencing tooth pain after consuming xylitol, there could be a few reasons:
Sensitivity: Your teeth might be sensitive to temperature changes or certain substances. This sensitivity could be exacerbated by xylitol, especially if it's used in a product that's cold or has other ingredients that can irritate sensitive teeth.
Underlying Dental Issues: Toothaches can be a symptom of other dental problems, such as cavities, gum disease, or nerve damage. Xylitol might not be the direct cause but could be aggravating an existing condition.
Product Formulation: While xylitol itself is generally safe, the formulation of the product you're using might contain other ingredients that can irritate your teeth.
They are not selling it. If they do its less than 25 %. Or its super expensive.
who isn't selling what?
Why is this not part of the dental health message, if dentists told us to clean our teeth and chew xylitol perhaps we would have less tooth decay. Far better to use naturally occurring food products to prevent cavities than to paste teeth with fluoride or put it in the drinking water. Thanks for sharing your time and knowledge with us Dr Rachel. I feel I have much more at hand now to look after my teeth and oral health. I'll be getting some xylitol mints and trying them out.
Exactly my point - dentists don't seem to want to look beyond their training and our professional development guidelines are about increasing clinical skills which is great but we should also be looking to see what advances there are in prevention.
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I have been doing this for my children and myself for a week, and I can feel the difference. I am absolutely convinced that is works. My mouth tastes healthy now. My son’s teeth are shiny and clean.
I think dentists are not teaching this because research is not being devoted to this. Dentists are educated in how to clean and drill and fill and extract teeth, but not as well educated in how to protect the healthy bacteria in the mouth and maintain a healthy microbiome, and the connection between the microbiome and tooth decay.
Wow! This is great information! I stumbled upon your video and thought this is a good one! Thanks for sharing and continuing to; I believe if a person has a good insurance for the dentists to drill, fill, and bill, they don’t mind because they’re making money. Therefore, some of them will not educate us on how to avoid tooth decay etc.. and that is very sad! I truly appreciate you Dr. God bless you.🙏🏾
How many mints should children have a day?
up to the equivalent of 6g of xylitol per day. If they have one mint after a meal or snack then if a mint contains 1 gram of xylitol, then 6 grams / 1 gram/mint = 6 mints per day.
Hello, thank you for this video. Just wondering, if I wanted to take some xylitol after meals as opposed to chewing gum or a mint, how many grams is a therapeutic dose?
No need to take it like a supplement - the xylitol works by being in the mouth so it can be the fuel source for the bacteria in exchange for other sugars thus reducing the stickiness of the plaque and starving the bacteria so they die off.
Can chewing xylitol gum restore hole in a tooth
What xylitol gum do you recommend?
spry
@@EvolveDentalHealing is that available in Australia do you know?
yes it is - you may have to get it online. We stocked it for many years
try here australianorganicproducts.com.au/
@@EvolveDentalHealing ok great I have had a look its a good price as well as the zellies one I found are quite expensive the pricw of spry looks a little more affordable thanks